Due to the growing consumer focus on convenience and sustainability, flexible packaging has been one of the fastest growing packaging areas over the past 10 years, and this rapid development is continuing and accelerating.

Adhesives are a vital element of this growing market, presenting considerable opportunities for suppliers.

Smithers Pira believes now is the right time to publish the definitive market study on adhesives for flexible packaging. The study will quantify the market (volume and value) and forecast growth over the next five years based on extensive new primary research.

The final study will contain quantitative market sizes and forecasts, segmented by adhesive type, end-use, region and country. In addition, the study will provide data on supply markets, technology forecasts and scenarios to 2021.

Market Segmentation

This report will examine historic and likely future trends in flexible packaging adhesives covering the years 2011-2021. Figures (tonnes, value) will be given for printed output on a geographic basis (regions, major national markets), broken down in terms of adhesive type and end-use sector.

Adhesive technologies

Water-based (waterborne)

Solvent-based

Solvent-free

Wax (hot melt)

Radiation cured

End-use markets

Food

Fruit and vegetables

Meat, fish & poultry

Frozen food

Chilled food

Ready meals

Dried food

Savoury snacks

Confectionery

Baked goods

Cheese/dairy

Hot beverages

Other food

Beverages (cold)

Pet food

Healthcare

Cosmetics (personal care)

Tobacco

Other consumer products

Regions/countries

Western Europe

France

Germany

Italy

Spain

UK

Other Western Europe

Central & Eastern Europe

Poland

Russia

Other Central & Eastern Europe

Middle East & Africa

Turkey

Other Middle East & Africa

North America

Canada

Mexico

US

South & Central America

Brazil

Other South & Central America

Asia-Pacific

China

India

Japan

Other Asia-Pacific

Methodology

The research for the project will comprise six distinct stages:

Stage 1 – subscriber input

Smithers Pira will gather input from all subscribers to fully understand the requirements of the project and to amend the market segmentation and scope if necessary. All subscriber input and the names of the subscribers will be kept confidential. A simple Input Form will capture this important feedback. If required, Smithers Pira consultants will discuss these requirements in depth.

Stage 2 – desk research

This stage will involve collecting and collating existing data Smithers Pira and other sources have published on adhesives and flexible packaging markets. Key sources will include our internal print market database, as well as past research into flexible packaging and adhesives markets, covered in a number of separate projects.

Stage 3 – primary research

In order to better understand the market, product segments, customer segments and supply segments in printed flexible packaging, Smithers Pira will survey 100 producers and users of adhesives and flexible packaging, with these interviews conducted by experienced materials/packaging researchers.

Stage 4 – in-depth expert interviews

Smithers Pira will conduct a series of expert interviews with senior personnel – mainly suppliers of raw materials and adhesive products, leading flexible packaging converters and packaging users.

Stage 5 – Delphi technique

All of the relevant secondary and primary information generated in the first three stages will be re-assessed using the Delphi1 research technique. Smithers Pira’s forecasting unit, RADAR (Research, Analysis, Development and Review), consisting of print and packaging experts, will moderate the research findings to ensure the highest possible degree of accuracy.

Stage 6 – final analysis

Using information collated from the first five stages, Smithers Pira will provide a final written report, which will include the following:

Participate

An electronic version of the report with global intranet licence allowing corporate access for the cost of one copy

Over 50 primary tables from a new market research survey ensuring that you have an unrivalled level of detail and the most up to date picture of the market available today

Electronic database in Excel containing all the data from the study, including volume and value figures for flexible packaging adhesives by product type and end-use sector

An independent and authoritative research report which provides you with an unbiased and accurate picture of the market guaranteeing you a vital business advantage over your competitors.

For your opportunity to participate in this essential business strategy survey please download and return the proposal for this multi-client study or contact Bill Allen, Business Development Manager - Europe, Asia by email: ballen@smithers.com or by phone: +44 (0)1372 802086.